Afropop superstar Yemi Alade has signed to record and perform the theme song for the superhero animated series Iyanu. The groundbreaking show, steeped in Nigerian culture and mythology, is a Lion Forge Entertainment production with the backing of Cartoon Network and Max.
It is adapted from Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios’ popular graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by award-winning Nigerian creator and filmmaker Roye Okupe.
The main title theme song is a collaboration between Alade, the creative teams at Lion Forge Entertainment, Alcon Sleeping Giant, and Femi Agunbiade, the lead composer on the Iyanu series.
Renowned Nigerian singer-songwriter Alade is known as “Mama Africa” for her passionate celebration of African heritage. With four albums, one EP and many hit singles such as Johnny, Shekere, Africa, oh my gosh, Ferrari, Na Gode or Bum Bum under her belt, she is regarded as one of the top Afropop female artists on the African continent.
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